Vernon Hills, Illinois vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 110.0% more expensive than Vernon Hills, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $314,941 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vernon Hills, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Vernon Hills, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in San Jose
than in Vernon Hills, Illinois
Vernon Hills, IL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Vernon Hills, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  215.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  67.4% higher
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower